Site EHS Manager
IQVIA · Durham, NC · Onsite
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RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assess site EHS programs for prioritized risks and gaps. • Assist Global Biosafety Officer and Vaccines Lab Director in evaluation of biosafety risk assessments and new protocols. • Lead EHS governance elements and practices required to operate under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification. • Ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented in response to corporate, sponsor and site audits and reviews. • Maintain site compliance calendar, ensure all recurring compliance actions are assigned and verify timely completion. • Produce, implement, monitor, update and actively promote EH&S policies/procedures and safe systems of work at the site. • Identify training needs and ensure the delivery of appropriate training to management, staff and site EH&S Representatives to ensure compliance with applicable legislation. • Assist with the production, design, and implementation of EHS risk management. • Manage the measurement and control of EHS performance. • Coordinate EHS department representatives and lead monthly EHS committee meetings. • Act as site Chemical Hygiene Officer • Act as site Biosafety Officer and lead Institutional Biosafety Committee • Maintain a current knowledge to ensure the site is compliant with applicable EHS regulations and best practices related to EHS. • Work with site management to ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken on health, safety and environmental hazards or potential hazards. • Assist investigation teams after recordable incidents to conduct RCAs and develop CAPAs. • Ensure site regulatory compliance and reporting with corresponding agencies. • Assist in ensuring compliance to SOPs in Q Squared Solutions EHS Management System or their more stringent regional equivalents.. • Provide coaching and support to the site sustainability champion to assist with Corporate Sustainability goals and implementation. MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Safety related field required. • Training or experience with biosafety in laboratory environments. • 3-5 years' relevant experience. • Working regulatory knowledge and experience interfacing with regulatory agencies. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Professional certification strongly preferred, e.g. Certified Safety Professional and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (or equivalent certification in country or jurisdiction) or eligible for certification. • Thorough knowledge of EHS legislation within the country. • Good knowledge of the relevant local EHS regulations, international EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 preferred) • Good knowledge of corporate standards and policies. • Equivalent combination of education, training and experience. • Exceptional organization and analytical skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills that enable effective interaction/communication with management at many levels. • Effective leadership abilities. • Comfortable presenting and training in large and small groups (training/presentation, communication with site management). • Excellent influencing skills. • Good technical writing skills. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
Q² Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe
As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, Q² Solutions' ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-covid-19-vaccine-status